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For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

SPJ News

SPJ Blogs: Newest Posts

Quill Headlines

Journalist's Toolbox

@SPJ_Tweets

Connect with SPJ

SPJ on Facebook

Upcoming Eventsand Deadlines

Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

Good news for our friends near San Diego: We still have several openings for JournCamp this Friday, May 16. Reserve your spot before the day of journalism training is full -- registration will be open until tonight at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

What is JournCamp, you ask? It's a full day of professional development with all-star journalists, who will teach you skills needed for today's newsrooms. Don't miss out on the fun networking opportunity, plus free breakfast and lunch. Cost to attend is $65, but members only pay $45. What a steal!

First Amendment Award: Recognizes, with a $10,000 award, accomplishments on behalf of First Amendment freedoms by an individual, group of individuals or an organization. Read more.

Fellowship for Editorial Writing: Awards $75,000 to an editorial writer to help broaden his or her journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world. Provided by the SDX Foundation, the annual award can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel in any field. Read more.

These awards are presented by the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, SPJ's supporting foundation. If you have any questions, please contact Awards Coordinator Chad Hosier at awards@spj.org or 317.920.4791.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for a shift in your career? Check out these fellowship opportunities for students and pros:

Journalists for Diversity is now accepting applications for the pilot UNITY student reporting fellowship. This is a rare opportunity for college students to develop immersive multimedia and reporting skills from all over the country. The fellowship is designed to simulate convergence journalism, technology and cross-cultural communications. Applications are due May 30. Visit this site online for more details.

Are you passionate about people and public policy? Are you curious why so many families in our country live in poverty? Nearly 50 million Americans are struggling at or below the poverty line. That's 50 million stories to tell. We will fund you to get out there and start reporting. Apply by May 31 for an Equal Voice Journalism Fellowship or Scholarship, a program of the Marguerite Casey Foundation. Read the fine print here.

The Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists was created in an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs. It is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences. The Fellows get the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture and the Falling Walls Conference on 8 and 9 November 2014 in Berlin. Applications are due July 31. Visit this site online for more details.

DIGITAL INNOVATION AT GEN SUMMIT

The GEN Summit 2014 is a recurring prestigious media conference bringing together hundreds of editors, hackers, writers and media execs to hear from other industry leaders, exchange ideas, solve problems and be rewarded for their work (see who attended last year's occasion here). This year's event is taking place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 11-13. The theme "Mobile. Video. Data. Challenge the Status Quo" is designed to break new ground. Sessions and keynotes will revolve around the idea that mobile, video and data must be top-of-mind in the modern newsroom. The winners of the Editors Lab Season 13-14, Data Journalism Awards and Startups for News will be announced during the conference. Click here to find out more.

ALASKA PRESS CLUB ADVOCATES FOR FOI

SPJ applauds the Alaska Press Club's efforts to promote freedom of information in their state. The group has approved a resolution against Alaska Senate Bill 108, "An Act relating to the confidentiality of certain records of criminal cases; and providing for an effective date." The press release from the APC says, "The Alaska Press Club firmly believes that an open legal system -- one subject to public scrutiny and held accountable -- is a healthy legal system." Read their full statement about the resolution on the APC's Facebook page.